From Disillusionment to Hope: ‘Habang Nilalamon ng Hydra ang Kasaysayan’ Gets a Wide Release starting June 3

After a triumphant run at the 2025 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, the deeply resonant film Habang Nilalamon ng Hydra ang Kasaysayan is finally set for its wide theatrical release on June 3.

International Silent Film Festival Manila 2025 Officially Kicks Off at Shangri-La Plaza

The International Silent Film Festival Manila (ISFFM) 2025 officially kicked off on June 17, 2025, at Shangri-La Plaza, warmly welcomed by members of the press and media. After years of pause and reflection, the festival returns with renewed energy and purpose, bringing together cultural institutions, musicians, and film lovers in a celebration of cinema, music, and international collaboration.

The festival runs from July 11 to 13 at Red Carpet Cinemas, Shangri-La Plaza, with a pocket screening event taking place on July 14 at Cine Adarna, UP Film Center.

Merlion Entertainment unveils roster of talents, announces interest in collaborating with content creators

“I love to be with dynamic, energetic and young, beautiful, handsome people. I think that’s the first reason why I established Merlion Entertainment,” Merlion Entertainment CEO Gener Dungo as he unveils the Merlion Entertainment artists. “Merlion Entertainment first started as a vision. We want a company that will serve as a venue to develop and …

QCinema Launches First Project Market: Opens Networking and Funding Opportunities for PH and  Southeast Asian Filmmakers

QCinema International Film Festival is set to provide another opportunity for Filipino and Southeast Asian filmmakers to reach a global audience as it launches the QCinema Project Market.   The QCinema Project Market (QPM) is a platform for Southeast Asian filmmakers and producers to secure funding, expand their networks, gain exposure, develop their skills, and contribute …

FDCP to Celebrate First Philippine Film Industry Month this September

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, AUGUST 26, 2021 — Beginning this year, the Philippines will officially celebrate and commemorate the heritage, significance, and legacy of Philippine Cinema through Philippine Film Industry Month in September, an annual month-long observation mandated by President Rodrigo Duterte. The Film Development Council of Philippines (FDCP), as the lead agency in observing Philippine Film …

FDCP Celebrates Pride Month with Online PelikuLAYA: LGBTQIA+ Film Festival

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 1, 2021 — In celebration of Pride Month this June, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will hold the 2nd PelikuLAYA: LGBTQIA+ Film Festival online from June 4 to 30. With the theme “Sama-Sama, Lahat Rarampa!”, this year’s PelikuLAYA aims to further empower the members of the LGBTQIA+ community through …